The Savill Garden reader event

Rose celebration day

Join us for a special day with the Keeper of the Gardens, John Anderson, and BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine’s Associate Editor, David Hurrion, and discover how to grow better roses.

Exclusive reader event

20 July 2017, £125pp (subscriber price) £135 (reader price)

Join us on this special reader event - a rose celebration day at The Savill Garden, Surrey - on Thursday 20 July, 2017. During the day, you'll be joined by BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Associate Editor, David Hurrion, and the Keeper of the Gardens, John Anderson, for a blissful stroll around the prestigious gardens, and also to learn techniques to keep your roses looking their best.

Rose celebration day at The Savill Garden

The Savill Garden is a hidden gem in the heart of Windsor Great Park, one of the finest woodland gardens in the country. With plants from around the world, there is a wonderful journey of discovery to be had.

If you like gardens with a difference, experience the contemporary Rose Garden, enjoy the eclectic mix of perennials in the spectacular Dry Garden, or take a quiet moment in the tranquillity of the Golden Jubilee Garden.

The Garden has continued to develop under Royal Patronage, with most recently H.M. the Queen opening the Rose Garden. The Savill Building with its sweeping wooden roof hovering over the landscape like a giant leaf, is home to a superb gift shop and award-winning restaurant. With plants grown in the Royal Gardens alongside a wide range of gifts for the garden and home, everyone will find something tempting.

As part of the day, Keeper of the Gardens at Windsor Great Park, John Anderson, will guide you around The Rose Garden and talk about how to get the best from your roses all year round. There will also be an exclusive 90-minute Masterclass on rose pruning from GW Magazine's David Hurrion, helping you learn the techniques to keep your roses in peak condition.

Your day includes

Full day entry to The Savill Garden, including free parking

Exclusive private area for our readers

Expert tour and talk about rose growing and aftercare

An exclusive GW mini masterclass on rose pruning

A goodie bag worth over £25

10% discount in plant centre and gift shop

Plenty of time for questions

Your itinerary

10.30am Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival in your own private area, overlooking The Savill Garden

11.00am Guests will split into two groups and both groups with enjoy the following sessions:

Session 1: A guided tour of The Rose Garden and talk by John Anderson, Keeper of the Gardens at Windsor Great Park

Session 2: Masterclass on rose pruning led by BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine’s Associate Editor, David Hurrion

12.30pm Enjoy a delicious luxury buffet with unlimited freshly brewed filter coffee or English Breakfast tea on the private terrace, joined by John Anderson and David Hurrion

2pm Groups swap for the tour or masterclass

3.30pm Day comes to a close and guests take away a free Gardeners’ World Magazine goody bag. There will be time to explore the rest of the garden and shop for plants and gifts, with your 10% discount

6.00pm The garden closes

This exclusive event takes place on Thursday 20 July, 2017, a prices are as follows:

£125pp - BBC Gardeners' World Magazine subscribers

£135pp - Readers

Call 0871 220 0260, quoting 'Savill Garden', to book.

Spaces are limited for this special event. Book today to avoid disappointment.

T&Cs: In the case of unforeseen circumstances experts may be substituted. Calls charges at 10p/min plus network access charge

Your hosts

Enjoy a fascinating tour of the gardens and learn how to keep perfect roses with your hosts...

John Anderson, The Keeper of the Gardens

For all you need to know about roses, ask the highly knowledgeable Keeper of the Gardens, John Anderson. As part of the day, he'll give a tour of the gardens, where you will see (and smell) the extensive collection of roses. John will also be with the group for lunch and can offer you his expert gardening advice throughout the day.

David Hurrion, BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Associate Editor

David Hurrion, expert gardener and horticulturist, will be with the tour throughout the day and will be on hand to answer any of your gardening questions. He will also lead a mini rose-pruning masterclass as part of the day.

The Savill Garden highlights

Free goody bag

You'll receive a free goody bag as part of this event. This is one of our goody bags from our last event (contents may vary).

How to book

Spaces are limited for this special event. Book today to avoid disappointment.

This exclusive event takes place on Thursday 20 July, 2017, a prices are as follows:

T&Cs: In the case of unforeseen circumstances experts may be substituted. Calls charges at 10p/min plus network access charge

Feedback from previous events...

We've had lots of excellent feedback from our reader events, here are just a few comments from our guests.

"A lovely day! David was very informative and interesting with a good sense of humour - very knowledgable. The venue was amazing - hosts were very welcoming and a lovely goody bag!"

Pruning Masterclass, March 2017

"I want to say a very big thank you to all concerned with the most wonderful day at The Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. It was a perfect day with superb planning and organisation."

Lunch at Le Manoir, September 2016

"Thank you for the most enjoyable evening at Highgrove - the reception, garden tour, canapés and dinner followed by the most entertaining talk by Alan. And, on leaving, the super goodie bag from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine - it was all splendid."